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Fitness lovers, here's everything you need to know about breaking a sweat at the akhada!
If you thought hitting a modern gym, outdoor run at dawn or swimming are the only type of workout Indians enjoy in summer, you're mistaken. A workout regimen that many take to during the summer is akhada workout. These traditional wrestling arenas turn into a popular workout choice for many fitness enthusiasts during this season. 'The ideal time for an akhada workout is during the early morning hours, between 6am to 8am. This time aligns with the Ayurvedic concept of the Kapha time of day that's considered beneficial for physical activity. We also have some people coming in before 6am,' says Kunal Vaishnav, fitness and gada/mudgar expert, from Mumbai. Besides just physical strength, akhada workouts offer a wide range of health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased grip strength and enhanced flexibility and joint mobility. 'Summer heat requires extra attention to hydration, hence we factor that in during the fitness sessions,' says Kunal. Actor Kranti Prrakash Jha, who is known for films such as M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) and Batla House (2019), is an ardent akhada workout practitioner. 'My love for akhada workouts comes from a deep respect for our traditional Indian fitness culture. The akhada isn't just a place to build muscle, it's a space where the body, mind, and spirit come together. Exercises like the mudgar have been part of Indian heritage for centuries, and I find great joy and purpose in reviving and promoting them. My journey with akhada exercises began during the shooting of Swami Ramdev: Ek Sangharsh (2018). Since then, I've consciously made the mudgar and other akhada exercises a part of my routine. Unlike gym machines that isolate specific muscles, akhada workouts like the mudgar involve your entire body and mind. There's a rhythm and flow to it that feels more organic. I always hit the akhada in the morning,' he says. "Out of around 100 people visiting our akhada gym, 60 are youngsters. In fact, we have a lot of women too and the ratio has increased since the pandemic. Out of every 10 men, we have about three women,' says Uday maan, an akhada owner from Delhi. He adds that while most people come around dawn, many people come for the workout post sunset too. 'We have an air-conditioned akhada set-up so that people don't struggle and can enjoy their akhada workout,' he adds. Inputs by Kunal Vaishnav, fitness and gada/mudgar expert, Mumbai
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Arshdeep Singh trolls Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan with 'win or learn' jibe at Yashasvi Jaiswal
Arshdeep Singh trolled Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan with a cheeky 'win or learn' dig after PBKS' win over RR in IPL 2025. He shared a hilarious moment with Yashasvi Jaiswal after the match in Jaipur. The video is now going viral. read more After a thrilling 10-run win against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on 18 May in Jaipur, Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh shared a hilarious post-match moment with Yashasvi Jaiswal. During his conversation with Jaiswal, Arshdeep cheekily trolled Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan with 'win or learn' reference. Arshdeep shared a fun Instagram video with Jaiswal after the match on Sunday. In the video, Arshdeep jokingly says, 'Bohot maara be, dhaaga hi khol diya' (You smashed me so hard that the ball's seam tore apart), a famous dialogue from Mahendra Singh Dhoni's biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jaiswal laughingly replied to Arshdeep's joke, saying 'Ekdum, maine bola tha isko, mai maarunga ek din' (Exactly, I told him I'd hit him one day). But the highlight was Arshdeep's witty caption on his post. He took a friendly dig at Mohammad Rizwan's famous post-match 'win or learn' comment 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn… and then win.' Arshdeep Singh trolls Mohammad Rizwan Arshdeep wrote, 'Sometimes win, sometimes learn & win.' Rizwan has faced a lot of trolling in recent months, mostly because of his broken English during interviews. One of the biggest meme trends has come from his now-famous 'win or learn quote. Rizwan himself addressed the trolling during the start of PSL 2025. In an emotional statement, he admitted that he never went to school properly and that's why he struggles with English. Despite Jaiswal's brilliant batting, RR lost the match to PBKS by 10 runs thanks to Harpreet Brar's outstanding effort with the ball. The Royals got eliminated from IPL 2025 because of the loss. Meanwhile, PBKS managed to qualify for the playoffs after Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals in the next match of the day. GT and RCB also qualified after that. With only one spot remaining to be confirmed, there is a three-way battle going on between Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants. LSG are playing Suinrisers Hyderabad tonight and a loss for them will mean elimination from the IPL 2025 playoff race. It will be interesting to see who takes the remaining spot in the top four. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
